Canadian Originations

In May 2006, AmeriCredit resumed lending and loan origination services in Canada. (Read the news release.) Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, AmeriCredit Financial Services of Canada Ltd. provides vehicle financing through Canadian auto dealers. Our sales teams and lending specialists work closely with dealers to customize financing solutions that work for both the dealer and consumer customers.

Find out more about AmeriCredit and how you can join us:

AmeriCredit’s Key Strengths

  • A proven leader in auto finance since 1992
  • Prior success in the Canadian auto finance market
  • A Canadian leadership team with more than 60 years of combined experience
  • Knowledgeable sales and support staff experienced in subprime and near-prime lending solutions
  • A sales team dedicated to relationship management and personalized service
  • Extended service hours and ready access to our loan underwriters
  • Online credit application processing and loan documentation preparation
  • A dedication to best-in-class service before and after the sale
To learn more about AmeriCredit, read our Fact Sheet. To find historical financial information, visit our Resources For Investors.

Our Canadian Team

AmeriCredit’s Canadian initiative is driven by a leadership team with more than 60 years of combined experience in the Canadian auto finance market.

HOWARD COBHAM is Senior Vice President of Dealer Services, Canada. He has 16 years' experience in the automotive and finance industries. Prior to joining AmeriCredit, he managed the national sales team for FinanciaLinx Corporation, an auto finance company in Canada. During his tenure, Mr. Cobham also oversaw the company’s business relationships with auto manufacturers that outsource their vehicle leasing programs.

ROSS CUNNINGHAM is Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Dealer Services, Canada. He has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive financing industry. Prior to joining AmeriCredit, he oversaw incentives and advertising as national marketing manager for Kia Canada Inc. Mr. Cunningham has also held senior positions in marketing and sales at FinanciaLinx Corporation, Nissan Canada Inc. and Hyundai Auto Canada Inc.

RON GASS is Vice President of Credit and Operations, Dealer Services, Canada. He has 30 years of experience in the automotive financing industry. Prior to joining AmeriCredit, he managed automotive commercial accounts in southwestern Ontario. Mr. Gass has also held senior positions in sales at Bank of Nova Scotia and TFI Transnational Finance Inc., as well as senior positions in risk management and sales at CIBC Finance Inc.

Roll-Out Schedule

AmeriCredit’s Canadian sales representatives currently serve about 350 dealers throughout Ontario, Atlantic Canada, southern Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The company plans to enter the Quebec market in 2007 with a bilingual sales and credit staff.

Dealer Contacts

If you are a dealer and want to know more about AmeriCredit or how to sign up with us, please contact:

Ross Cunningham
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Dealer Services Canada
(905) 890-4353
Ross.Cunningham@AmeriCredit.com

Additional contact information:

Howard Cobham
Senior Vice President of Dealer Services Canada
(905) 890-4352
Howard.Cobham@AmeriCredit.com

Ron Gass
Vice President of Credit and Operations, Dealer Services Canada
(905) 890-4354
Ron.Gass@AmeriCredit.com

AmeriCredit Financial Services of Canada Ltd.
5770 Hurontario, Suite 600
Mississauga, Ontario
L5R 3G5
(866) 857-1294

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